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Kim Mannix
@kimmannix.bsky.social
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Listener. Watcher. Writer.

First poetry collection, Confirm Humanity, published Oct 2025

https://wildskiespress.com/our-books/#confirmhumanity

We're in a climate crisis & an empathy deficit. Be a good human.

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Have you inhaled the calming scent of sleeping kitten today? 10/10 anxiety reliever.

#CatsOfBluesky
A blurry close up of a pale skinned lady in glasses (me) with my nose on the head of an adorable, sleeping grey tabby kitten
February 13, 2026 at 12:04 AM
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Something cute for a sad timeline.

He sleeps on me in Superman pose. A wee kitty hero in his dreams.

#CatsOfBluesky
a top down photo of a tabby kitten sleeping with his front arms/paws stretched out in front of him
February 11, 2026 at 5:25 AM
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For #Caturday I offer you #BabyNewt falling asleep last night after playing with his mousey toy so enthusiastically that it was still in his mouth when he crashed.

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A tabby kitten is cradled in a human arm, asleep, with his paws all gathered together and a white fuzzy mouse toy in his mouth
February 7, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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Please perceive Lazlo. The kitten that apparently isn't leaving is stealing all his rightful adoration.

#CatsOfBluesky
Close up of an orange and white tabby with his head on a notebook looking at the camera with wide eyes and waiting to be noticed
February 6, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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So many of my favourite #YEG poets are doing THE COOLEST thing on Thursday, and I have the honour of introducing them all to the stage! Please come for something beautiful, creative and magical in a time when we all need it. 💖
A red and white poster with photos of 2 men and three women reads: Beat the Freeze on Thursday, February 5th! In this not-to-miss show, four unque poets and one electric magician take the stage for an evening of poetry complimented by individual magic acts tailored to each poet's personality. Polar Incantations Rayanne Haines Dan Poitras Jennifer Bowering Delisle Medgine Mathurin Russell Comrie February 5th 7:00 p.m. Doors at 6:30 p.m. Bellevue Community Hall Tickets $10 at the door. A portion of proceeds going to the League of Canadian Poets
February 4, 2026 at 4:16 AM
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He's under witness protection, but wants to testify that the accused did willfully withold an English muffin with jam even though he asked nicely. It happened on more than one occasion indicating a pattern of malice.

#CatsOfBluesky
An orange and white tabby sits on a chair with the black slats of the chair covering the view of his eyes
February 2, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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Me: We've had Newton for almost 3 weeks and I don't think he knows his name* yet.

*What we call him: Newton, Newt, Baby Newt, Jimmy Newtron, Newtonium, Baby Boy, BeeBee, Sillyhead, Cuteton, No!

#CatsOfBluesky #Caturday
A grey, striped tabby kitten poses on a stool in front of kitchen cupboards
January 31, 2026 at 6:17 PM
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Accurate.

#Poetry #PoetsOfBluesky
A hand holds multiple coffee cups at once. Written inside each cup is a different responsibility: writing poetry; reading; editing my own work; actually submitting; reading writing about poetry; editing my friends' work; being part of writer groups; going to book launched
January 29, 2026 at 1:50 AM
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🎶 Celebrate soup time, slurp on! 🎵 was truly something I just sang to my kid
Close up overhead shot of a blue bowl full of chicken noodle soup with golden broth, spices, egg noodles, carrots and chicken chunks.
January 27, 2026 at 1:18 AM
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This one's called 'How to Survive Monday'

#CatsOfBluesky #BabyNewt
A tabby kitten naps in a stretched out position on a green, blanket covered cushion
January 26, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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Will you take a cat who often acts like a dog?
An orange and white tabby loafing on a cushion and looking at the camera
January 25, 2026 at 11:38 PM
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Hooray for #SquirrelAppreciationDay!

I love squirrels, but I don't have one, so here's #BabyNewt instead!

#CatsOfBluesky
A very cute tabby kitten poses on an orange cushion on a blue-grey chair
January 21, 2026 at 10:19 PM
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Also, he would say hi back, but he's sleeping
close up of the sleeping face of a grey tabby kitten
January 21, 2026 at 5:10 AM
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I'll do this if anyone wants me to...because my anxious brain can't get anything else done today. But there is a good chance my answers will be highly unserious...
Get to know me 1 like = 1 answer 1. Do you have any nicknames? 2. What is a compliment you've never forgotten? 3. Is there something you want to tell someone, but won't? 4. Do you believe in soulmates? Why or why not? 5. Biggest turn on? 6. What was your first job? 7. What was the last song you sang? 8. What is one of your most treasured memories? 9. What has overwhelmed you recently? 10. Someone gave you $100, what are you spending it on? 11. What makes you feel appreciated? 12. Do you have trust issues? 13. Best concert you've ever been to? 14. Do you care what other people think of you? 15. What are your main hobbies? 16. Describe your dream home. 17. What is your strongest held beliefs)? 18. If you could get on a plane tomorrow, where would you go? 19. What is your most attractive feature? 20. Do you believe in aliens? 21. Biggest turn off? 22. What has made you laugh the most lately? 23. Favorite animal? 24. What lyrics are currently stuck in your head? 25. Is there someone you wish you could forgive? 26. Name 3-5 ways to wn your heart 27. Favourite comfort show? 28. Name one thing that always makes you angry 29. Favourite type of weather? 30. What are you currently looking forward to?
January 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM
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So hard to focus today, but we held hands for a bit and that helped.

#CatsOfBluesky #BabyNewt
A tiny grey tabby kitten cat paw, just a tad bigger than the width of a thumb, is held by a pale skinned hand
January 19, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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Met someone super cute. #Crushing
A bearded dragon poses on a log shows off a cute face in profile
January 18, 2026 at 11:58 PM
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How your email finds us.

#Caturday #CatsOfBluesky #BabyNewt
An arm and hand cradles a sleeping tabby kitten
January 17, 2026 at 6:37 PM
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My kitten's reaction to this #NobelPeacePrize buffoonery

#CatsOfBlueSky #BabyNewt
A tabby kitten makes a face that could be yawning, laughing, snarling or wretching, with his pink tongue sticking out
January 15, 2026 at 10:22 PM
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Your timeline needs this paw! Have you ever seen cuter beans?!?

#CatsOfBluesky #BabyNewt
close up of a pale skinned hand cradling a wee kitten paw with black toebeans. His sleeping brown grey tabby face is in profile
January 14, 2026 at 4:04 AM
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Forgot to post this when I got my December issue! Big thank you to @albertaviews.bsky.social for publishing my poem 'Disturbing the Peace' from my debut poetry collection Confirm Humanity (details here: wildskiespress.com/our-books/#c...)
A block of text baground in pink in a white magazine. It reads Disturbing the Peace by Kim Mannix It's hard to keep your muscles loose, your teeth unclenched. Hard to hear the news over and over -- insert city, number of dead here. Painting layer after layer of rage on top of you. It's a wonder you're not shellacked I place, fist up, mouth open, mid-anger shriek. How do you stay soft? How do you keep from popping your Ps on impossible words like prayer, peace, protection? How do you say you're a pacifist and mean it? It used to be so easy. Remember raising two fingers, like you saw the long-haired rock stars do on the covers of your dad's records? There's a plaque you still have in your living room, PEACE, LIKE CHARITY, BEGINS AT HOME. You've believed it for a long time. But lately you worry it ends there too. Praise, to all the brave souls who still turn on the TV, refresh the newsfeed, open the front door, wave to a neighbour -- their bodies as supple as a yogi's. Belief cushioning their red, red hearts.
January 13, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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Why yes, I do 'work' from home.

#BabyNewt #CatsOfBluesky
view from above of a tabby kitten asleep in a grey hoodie while my hand crales him
January 12, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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Even as we speak while he's asleep in my hoodie
A grey tabby kitten is asleep inside a great hoodie
January 12, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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I think my husband uses catnip body wash. They ALWAYS choose him.
A tabby kitten happily curled up and sleeping against a man's arm
January 12, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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Our baby is here! Meet Newton! Goes by Newt. Incredibly cute, smart and playful. Perfect beans and loud purr. We're all in love!
A collage of four pics of a an almost 3 month old grey tabby kitten. 1) sleeping in a white bin with a blanket and lamb stuffy 2) chilling on a wood floor next to a toy 3) close up looking at camera 4) side profile shot showing of super cute face and stripey markings
January 12, 2026 at 3:38 AM
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In case you need something soft today.

##CatsOfBluesky
extreme close-up of an orange and white tabby face and whiskers. His eyes are slightly open and he's resting on his tail
January 5, 2026 at 10:30 PM